The topics of the dialogues are matters of general concern, which form the basis of philosophical discussion. The dialogues can be divided into more and less sophisticated. The simpler ones show Socrates in conversation with people on questions about the virtues, such as “what is courage”, “what is self-control? (sophrosune, health of soul)?”

• The topics of the dialogues are matters of general concern, which form the basis of philosophical discussion. The dialogues can be divided into more and less sophisticated. The simpler ones show Socrates in conversation with people on questions about the virtues, such as “what is courage”, “what is self-control? (sophrosune, health of soul)?”